DBE-3M Help

This is most common for people that are new to using library ebooks. The Nook did not automatically see the Adobe ebook security being used on the 3M Cloud Library, so we are going to introduce it to Adobe security using Adobe Digital Editions.

Before doing this, we would close 3M Cloud Library on your computer (to keep it out of the way) AND delete the copy of the ebook(s) from your Nook. You can transfer a fresh copy after the fix.

1. Go to the Adobe Digital Editions download page. Download & install the proper version for your computer (Windows or Mac). 2. When ADE is installed, open it. The software will see that you are already using Adobe security on 3M and match it. 3. Plug your Nook into the computer. ADE will recognize it and show the name of your Nook under "Devices" on the left side.4. ADE may have automatically updated Adobe security on the Nook when it recognized the device, but check by: -Click the name of your Nook (under Devices) once to select it. -Click the gear icon for the Devices area. -This shows a menu. Select "Authorize device." If you cannot click this, then ADE did automatically update the device. If you can click it, doing so finishes the setup.

You may now close Adobe Digital Editions, reopen 3M Cloud Library, and transfer a new copy of the book to your Nook.

Adobe limits how many devices you can activate with your account, but your limit can be reset. Please send this information to audiobooks@library.ks.gov :

1. Name & contact information.2. Kansas Library Card number.3. Attempt to log in to the 3M software/app once more, and record the date/time. We also need the date/time!

We will have 3M tech people reset your account limits. As they have to look up information on the servers related to your account and deal with Adobe technical support, this may take a day or two to resolve.

Error message may include "Fulfillment Error" and "download expired" or even "Check date & time."

Date, time, and time zone are very important for communication with ebook servers! On your device, access Settings and select "Date & Time." Check these: --Date --Time - must be exact as possible. --Time Zone - should be US Central Time zone for Kansas users. Do not use the same GMT -6 or -5 zone with a non-US country or city name attached. Not all countries do Daylight Savings Time or do DST on the same schedule as the US. You may need to re-check the time after fixing the time zone!

Usually you just need to clear the 3M cache in Windows. This process will not lose your checkouts or holds, that is saved on 3M's servers under your library card number.

Windows 8: -Go to the desktop area.-Hold down the Windows key on your keyboard (looks like a flag, usually near Alt) and press R.-This opens the "Run" box, enter exactly %appdata% and hit enter on your keyboard. -This should pull up a list of folders. One will be for the 3M Cloud Library. Delete this folder. -Once this is done, close the window you have open, and reopen 3M Cloud Library. You should have to log in.

Windows 7 or Windows Vista: -Go to the Start Menu.-In the Search programs and files box, enter exactly %appdata% and hit enter on your keyboard. -This should pull up a list of folders. One will be for the 3M Cloud Library. Delete this folder. -Once this is done, close the window you have open, and try reopening 3M Cloud Library. You should have to log in.

Windows XP: -Go to Start.-Click on "Run."-This should pull up a small box with a search field. Type exactly %appdata% and hit enter.-This should pull up a list of folders. One will be for the 3M Cloud Library. Delete this folder. -Once this is done, close the window you have open, and reopen 3M Cloud Library. You should have to log in.

Sometimes a tablet or smartphone is too old to use the 3M app, or may not have a good enough processor to run it properly. You may still use library ebooks if you transfer them from the computer to the device. See this instructions page.

Android devices without Google Play Store access have a workaround to load the 3M app, so if this is your issue see this instructions page.

Note: if you fully downloaded the book into Adobe Digital Editions on your computer, the app MUST be using the same Adobe ID as your Adobe Digital Editions for this to work. You do not need to worry about this if you just checked out the book but did not fully download.

Freading - ReDownload Book-On your device, go to any State Library page (http://kslib.info) and click the Library eCard Login in the top blue banner. -Sign in with your Kansas Library eCard, and click the Freading website access link. -Once at the Freading page, choose "My Downloads." This is your checkout history.-Tap the 'redownload' link for the book. Your browser should prompt you to open the book in the ereader app, confirm this.

Enki - Download Book-On your device, go to the Enki site (http://ksl.enkilibrary.org) and log in with your Kansas Library eCard. -Go to "My Account." -Each checked out book will have a download button, tap it. http://ksl.enkilibrary.org/ Your browser should prompt you to open the book in the ereader app, confirm this.

This error occurs when your computer does not realize which program is necessary to use the book file. Before proceeding, please make sure you have fully installed Adobe Digital Editions! Below is how to fix this based on the version of Windows your computer has:

Windows 8: Associate a File Type to Adobe Digital Editions1. Open your right-side menu, and select Settings then Control Panel. 2. Go to Programs, Default Programs, and select "Make a file type always open in a specific program."3. Find .acsm in the file extensions list. Click it one time to select it.4. Click the "Change program" button above the list.5. An "Open with" box will come up. Select Adobe Digital Editions from the list of programs recommended.6. Click OK. Your ebooks should now default to opening in Adobe Digital Editions.

Windows Vista or 7: Associate File Type to Adobe Digital Editions1. On your computer, go to Start, then Control Panel.2. Select Programs, then Default Programs.3. Open "Associate a file type or protocol with a program." This window may take a minute to load, it contains a lot of information.4. Find .acsm in the file extensions list. Click it one time to select it.5. Click the "Change program" button above the list.6. An "Open with" box will come up. Select Adobe Digital Editions from the list of programs recommended. Note: if ADE is not listed, please double-check that it is installed on your computer, or use the "Browse" button to find and select it.7. Click OK. Your ebooks should now default to opening in Adobe Digital Editions.

Windows XP: Associate File Type to Adobe Digital Editions1. Open 'My Computer' and select Tools menu > Folder Options. The 'Folder Options' dialog box is displayed.2. Select the 'File Types' tab. A list of all file types will be displayed--this may take a minute to fully generate. 3. Select '.acsm' in the file extentions list and click the 'Change' button.4. Select 'Adobe Digital Editions' and click 'OK'. Adobe Digital Editions is now set to open ACSM files.

Mac Computers: 1. In Finder, select the Downloads folder. 2. Scroll down and find the .acsm file (this was the attempted book download). 3. Hold down the Control key, and click on the .acsm file. 4. This opens a small menu - choose "Always open with..." and set to Adobe Digital Editions.

Older Macs - if "always open with" is not an option - start as above then: 4. Select "Open" then "Other." 5. A new window opens. Select Adobe Digital Editions from the list and check the "Always open with" box.

Please note that updating is optional. Versions of ADE as old as 2.0 still will work fine with most computers.

-Make sure your current Adobe Digital Editions program is closed.-Go to the Adobe Digital Editions download page. -Choose the correct installer for your computer (Windows or Mac). Download & install the file as you normally would if this was new software.-As installation nears the end, the installer it will ask permission to migrate all data from the old Adobe Digital Editions version and uninstall it. Say yes to this! You do not need to do anything else.

Adobe limits how many times you can activate devices with an Adobe ID, so if you have had a lot of tablets, smartphones, or computers you can easily go over your limit. This can be reset by Adobe Support. Just tell them that you use Adobe Digital Editions and Adobe activation for your ereaders. You will need to provide the email address that is your Adobe ID.

Adobe Support phone: 800-833-6687 Monday-Friday, open 5am-7pm PST.

If you have trouble getting a hold of them, the State Library can contact them for you. Send your request to: audiobooks@library.ks.gov

OneClickdigital Audiobooks uses a username and password you were allowed to create during registration, and is not linked to your Kansas Library Card afterwards. Use the forgot password form or email audiobooks@library.ks.gov for assistance.

This is what we try first when one of the digital book apps is not working properly on our iPad. It solves all general issues. Restart the Device:Restart your device about once a week for best performance.1. Hold down the power button on the top right corner of the device until a "power off" message appears. 2. Swipe the power off slider to fully turn off the device. 3. Allow the device to be off for a minute or two before turning it back on and trying the app again.

Uninstalling/Reinstalling AppIf restart does not work. 1. Go to the home screen of your device, and hold down on the misbehaving app until it starts to "wiggle."2. A black X will appear on the corner of your app. Tap this to delete it.3. Tap your home key to exit deletion mode.4. Reinstall the app from your App Store. If you need instructions on doing this, see the Tutorials page.

Apps for 3M Cloud Library or OneClickdigital - checkouts will reappear after login to the app. BlueFire App for Enki or Freading - download a fresh copy of the book from My Account (Enki) or My Downloads (Freading).

This is what we try first when one of the digital book apps is not working properly on our Android tablet. It solves all general issues. Restart the Device:Restart your device about once a week for best performance.1. Hold down the power button until a "power off" message appears. 2. Confirm that you want to power off. 3. Allow the device to be off for a minute or two before turning it back on and trying the app again.

Uninstalling/Reinstalling App (If restart does not work.) 1. Go into Settings. 2. Select Apps or Applications. 3. Select the misbehaving app from the list, and tap the "uninstall" button. 4. Reinstall the app from your Play Store. If you need instructions on doing this, see the Tutorials page.

Apps for 3M Cloud Library or OneClickdigital - checkouts will reappear after login to the app. BlueFire App for Enki or Freading - download a fresh copy of the book from My Account (Enki) or My Downloads (Freading).

Always try these two things first, they solve most general issues. Restart the Device:Restart your device about once a week for best performance.1. Hold down the power button until a "power off" message appears. 2. Confirm that you want to power off. 3. Allow the device to be off for a minute or two before turning it back on and trying the app again.

Uninstalling/Reinstalling App (If restart does not work.) 1. Go into Settings. 2. Select Apps or Applications. 3. Select the misbehaving app from the list, and tap the "uninstall" button. 4. Reinstall the app. If you need instructions on doing this, see the Tutorials page.

Apps for 3M Cloud Library or OneClickdigital - checkouts will reappear after login to the app. Aldiko App for Enki or Freading - download a fresh copy of the book from My Account (Enki) or My Downloads (Freading).

As long as you already have them checked out/downloaded, yes! Some notes:

3M Cloud Library App - checkouts can be accessed normally via the My Books tab, even if the app warns "no server connection." To be extra certain this will work, open each book once in the app before leaving your wifi zone. This makes sure that the book is fully downloaded to the app.

BlueFire or Aldiko Apps for Freading & Enki - your book is already downloaded to the app, and does not require an internet connection afterwards.

OneClickdigital App - make sure your app is logged in, and the book is fully downloaded before leaving the connection area (start the book playing, then pause the book, it will continue loading). How to know the book is fully downloaded: start the book playing, then tap the button that looks like an open book in the upper right corner. Downloaded chapters of the book will be in bold black. If there are any faint gray chapter headings, these have not downloaded.

Please note that TumbleBooks & Unite for Literacy are in-browser only, and require an internet connection.

All ebooks and some audiobooks are transferred to portable devices with a due date attached. This is a security feature implemented by the publishers.

Once your book is past the due date, you will get this message. Depending on the service, you can either renew the book or check it out again (if no one else is waiting on it). It is best to take note of where you are in the book, delete the old copy from the ereader/MP3 player, and then transfer the new copy with its new due date.

If you get this message and your book is not yet due, it probably just did not transfer with the "due date" properly. Delete the 'bad' copy from your device and transfer a new one.

DBE-Kids eBooks Help

TumbleBooks has a mobile version of their site, where books are reformatted to work best for smartphones and tablets. The site normally recognizes that you need the mobile version, but if it has not here is what to do:

1. In the top blue plaid banner of the site, find the "Choose" box that currently has "English" selected in it. 2. Tap this box -- one of the "languages" is "mobile." 3. Select "mobile" and tap the "go" button. The site will now be in mobile format.

Not the real problem? You probably need to clear your browser's cache. This fixes: -Some devices ask you if you want the mobile version of the site the first time you access TumbleBooks. If you answered "no," your device has remembered that. -You have confirmed that you are on the mobile version of the site, and books still don't work.

These are the most common reasons for a problem accessing books on TumbleBooks and BookFlix. Both of these work entirely in your internet browser.

Clear the Browser's Temporary Files or Cache (most common)A lot of leftover "junk" can build up as you use the internet, and interfere with normal functions. Since Tumblebooks play directly in your internet window, clearing out these files usually clears up an access problem. If you do not know where to find this option, see this page. It details how to do this for various brands of browser.

TumbleBooks - Update Flash PlayerTumblebooks need Flash to run. Usually your internet browser will prompt you to update it if necessary, but if you accidentally closed the message or otherwise missed it:1. Go to the Install Flash Player site. http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/2. UNCHECK the promotional offer in the gray box.3. Download & install Flash as prompted by your computer. 4. Close and reopen your internet browser before attempting to use the Tumblebook again.

Also Consider:---When was the last time you restarted your computer? We recommend restarting about once a week. This helps your computer start fresh in a new usage session. ---Have you kept up with your computer's required updates? Missing updates often leads to a variety of problems, which will be compounded over time.

DBE-OneClick Help

Usually, this error is because your computer has not received the a required Digital Rights Management update. Your computer needs this upgrade to play protected format files (like a lot of audiobooks). Please close your OneClickdigital Media Manager, then do these steps:

1. Click on this sample audio file: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=1661182. Click Open - Windows Media Player will open and want to play the file. It will notice that your DRM is out of date. 3. Click Upgrade if prompted - this will process. When finished, the sample file will play and that is a sign of success.

Note: sometimes, the update screen does not appear but the updating message flashes across the Windows Media Player. If the sample file plays, reopen Media Manager and attempt to "Play" the problem book to check it.

Mobile App - best thing to do to restart the device. Hold down the power button until the device asks if you mean to power off. Confirm this, and turn it back on after a minute or two. You should be able to successfully type in your new password now. Remember, the Library name to use in the app is "State Library of Kansas." You can just start typing Kansas to be able to select this.

OneClick Media Manager for Windows:1. Close the Media Manager. 2. On your computer, go to Start and open the Documents folder.3. Open the Media folder (not My Media). This is where the software stores files for operation. 4. Find the file that starts with your username and then says "State Library of Kansas." Delete this file -- if there are multiples, delete all. 5. Open the Media Manager. The login fields will be completely blank, and will accept your username & new password.

This is a known issue with the Mac Media Manager and OneClick is working on it, but we do not have a time it may be resolved.

There are two formats of audiobooks on OneClickdigital Protected (WMA) and Not Protected (MP3). The Protected format books will work normally for you in OneClick Media Manager. Here is how to check out only this type of book: 1. Click the "browse website" link in your Media Manager. 2. Choose "Advanced Search," and scroll down to the lower right column of settings.3. Change "DRM Type" to "Protected." 4. Click "Search" and you will be shown only those books in the Protected format. You may use the "Search Selection" column at right to narrow your choices to only available or to a particular genre.

If you need a book that is the Not Protected format, these files can be downloaded and used outside of Media Manager. Please see this instructions page and select the proper document for how you will use the books (just listen on the computer or transfer to iPod). Manual Download Instructions

Please make sure you do not need up update your Windows security -- this is common even on new computers! Help note for this issue.

File Association IssueThe Windows 8 music app interferes with OneClickdigital's Media Manager, as it wants to be the default program to use all audio files. You will need to set the default program for audio files back to the original Windows Media Player, since it will allow the audiobooks program to use the files.

1. Go to your Control Panel. One way to do this: from the desktop, open the right side panel and click on "settings."2. Go to Programs. Under Default Programs, choose "Make a file type always open in a specific program."3. A long list of file types will open. It may take a minute or two to load. 4. Do this process for both the .MP3 and .WMA file types: ---Click on the name of the file type. ---Click "Change program..."---Select "Windows Media Player"---Click OK to finish.

MP3 Player Issue (not iPods)If it worked fine with OneClick on Windows 7, Vista, or XP, but can't transfer since getting Windows 8. For some reason, the folder created by the software from an older Windows version cannot be transferred into with Windows 8. If you use different versions of Windows computers, you may need to delete this folder pretty regularly.

1. Connect your MP3 player to the computer.2. Access the storage on the device (may need to go to Computer -> name of device).3. Inside the storage will be a folder called eAudiobooks -- delete this. If there is more than one, delete them all. 4. Try to transfer again.

By blank, we mean that the checkouts section does not show any books, despite having current checkouts, and you've tried closing and reopening the software.

Windows Uninstall Instructions:1. Go to your Control Panel. 2. Find "Programs"3. Select "Uninstall a Program." The list that comes up may take a minute to pull up. 4. Find "OneClickdigital Media Manager" in the list. Click on it once to highlight it, then choose "Uninstall" or "Remove." 5. Follow any prompts your computer gives you to uninstall the program. 6. Check for and delete any files and folders left over from OneClick: ---Go to "Documents/My Documents" then "Media." (not "My Media"). Delete this folder, it is where OneClick stores the files downloaded for books, old logins, updates, etc. ---Go to "Computer," click on your "C Drive" then "Programs" (if you have a "Program Files (x86)" use this). If there is a "OneClickdigital" and/or "Recorded Books" folder delete these.

Mac Uninstall Instructions:1. Open "Finder."2. Select "Applications."3. Find "OneClickdigital" in the list of applications.4. Drag this application to the trash.

When you have fully uninstalled the program, reinstall it. There are install links on the Software & Apps page.

---Title---Author---How you were attempting to use the book (on Windows computer, or mobile app on an iPhone). Sometimes a glitch in book files only shows up on one version of the software.---If you want to be notified when the book is fixed (some people do not).

Books can have corrupt files or be out of order on the server. Depending on the publisher of the audiobook this may take some time to resolve. Thank you for taking the time to report this.

Digital Books - Main FAQ

The libraries of Kansas work together to provide access to digital library books for all residents, which includes downloadable audiobooks and ebooks. The State Library of Kansas administers this project and provides help to people using the service. If you wanted databases instead, go to "Online Resources" from the Quick Links at left.

Any Kansas resident can check out from this collection. Individuals will need a Kansas Library eCard (which can be obtained from any library in the state) unless their local library provides an alternative.

eBook stands for electronic book. So, you could argue that all digital books are ebooks, but there is a big difference between a digital audiobook (a book you listen to, just like the books on tape or CD) and a regular ebook (that you read on a screen). Most people refer to the digital audiobooks as just audiobooks and the regular ebooks as ebooks. Keep this in mind, if you email us asking for help with ebooks we will assume you mean the standard ebooks!

No. You may use each if you like. Please realize there are checkout limits for each system and this is in the tutorial for each system. Example: on 3M Cloud Library, you may have five books checked out at a time.

Please see the Device Key on the Tutorials page. This will let you narrow down to your device. With the exception of regular Kindle ereaders, nearly all devices can use at least one system. If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact the Online Services Help Desk (audiobooks@library.ks.gov or 800-432-3919).

No, at the end of the checkout period the book returns automatically and disappears from your account. Early return is available on OneClickdigital, 3M Cloud Library, and Enki (see tutorial or instructions for how). Freading books expire at the end of their checkout. As there are no holds lists on this service, early return is not necessary to help other patrons get a book sooner.

Yes, to OneClickdigital (audiobooks) or 3M Cloud Library (ebooks) at this time. Please use the Digital Book Request Form. Please realize that some books do not have digital versions, and not all publishers sell digital copies to libraries.

Some of the services (like Freading) are subscription-based. Every book in their catalogs are available for you to use, the library does not need to purchase individual books.

Most bestselling authors are published by the "Big Six" publishing houses. They have a variety of restrictions on how libraries can buy their ebooks (if allowed at all). Some have copies of the book expire (either after a certain amount of checkouts or 1 year after purchase) or extreme price differences (paying 3 times or more than retail for the book). As you can imagine, all of this makes maintaining the collection difficult.

.If you would like to know more about this, please follow our Big 6 eBooks page on Facebook.

Some authors are speaking out about this as well, please see the Authors for Library eBooks. They provide resources on how you can help.

Talking Books is a service available for those who are unable to read or use standard printed materials as a result of temporary or permanent visual or physical impairment. For eligibility information continue reading online.

People eligible for Talking Books may also use any of the Digital Book eLending services. Please ask if you need assistance.

Request a card at your local public, academic, or school library. The library may require some proof of your Kansas residency. The staff will enter your full name and date of birth into the Kansas Library eCard database. The library will provide you with a paper card, which will have your KSLC number. Your birthdate in MMDDYYYY format will be the password, and it will expire 3 years after creation.

Optional: provide an email to have the system send your card's details by email instead of using the paper card.

Any resident of Kansas can apply for a Kansas Library eCard. Participating libraries and schools may require some proof of residency before issuing the card.

There are no lower age limits for a card, but very young Kansans will need a parent or guardian to request a card on their behalf. Please realize that some online resources may not be useful to residents that cannot yet read or type, but see the eBooks for Kids page for materials they will enjoy.

Each card will automatically expire three years from the date it was issued. If your expiration date is not recorded on the card, log in to the KSLC website. The date that the card was issued or last renewed will be posted at the top of the page after login.

To renew, simply inquire at your nearest public, academic, or school library. The staff will renew your account.

Make sure that your card is still valid and you have entered the correct login information. Contact your local library to verify that your account is valid and to double-check your login information. Please note that KSLCs expire after three years. If your card has expired past the point that the library can renew it, a new card can be issued to you.

Please note that many people can now access the databases without the need to login. Try the links on the Online Resources page.

Otherwise, please login at the Kansas Library eCard page. Remember, birth dates must be entered in the MMDDYYYY format for a successful login. For example, if the birth date is July 3, 1980, it would need to be entered as 07031980.

Mango Languages is not just for English speakers to learn other languages, but for the learning of English as well.

The EBSCO research databases list contains:

Two databases that only search Latin American journals (Fuente Academica and MedicLatina)

Ability to translate the search interface into 29 languages by use of the Languages option in the main menu, found on the upper right side of any database

Translation of articles into 29 languages. This only applies to articles with full text available; look for the translate drop-down box on the article's page. This shows a translation in progress by the system, from English to Spanish.

Your name, date of birth, and Kansas Library Card number are the only personal information kept on the Kansas Library Card computer.

Privacy statement: "Activity data incurred by use of the Kansas Library Card for remote access to online databases is collected. Such data is collected to determine the usefulness of the card. Personal information will be kept confidential to the extent of the law."

Library Participation in KICNET

New applications will not be approved until the agreement is signed and on file at the State Library. Failure to renew the agreement, or to abide by its terms, will jeopardize a library's license to participate in KICNET.

A sound card and some form of audio output (e.g., speakers or headphones). A microphone connected to or embedded in your computer. (If you just want to use the text chat option rather than speak verbally, the microphone isn’t required.)

For best results, a high-speed Internet connection is helpful as well.

State Data Center

The Census Bureau certainly does count people, but it also collects data about how we live, ranging from the kind of fuel used to heat your home to the time it takes to commute to work. The Census also collects most of the U.S.’s economic data. The Census also calculates estimates of voter turnout, poverty, home ownership, and much more.

The 2000 decennial census was the last full count of the American population for every level of geography, from the nation to the census block. The Population Estimates Program provides an annual estimate of the U.S. population, including cities and counties. The American Community Survey (ACS) is a survey providing estimates of numerous factors, including poverty, race, household types and more for locations of at least 65,000 people. Unfortunately, if the place you want to know about is relatively small, there may not be current data available on certain subjects.

The American Community Survey (ACS) is a new survey developed by the Census Bureau to provide more timely information about the nation during the intercensal years. The data from the ACS is survey data, and because of the relatively small size of the sample, some care should be used in using the data for decision making.

Not necessarily. Some of the items you can compare directly, but many you cannot, or should only with caution due to differences in methodology, wording of questions and definitions. For a full list of what can and should not be compared, check online.

Talking Books

Persons who are unable to read or use standard printed materials due to blindness, low vision, lack of muscle coordination, prolonged weakness, or physically based reading disabilities (such as dyslexia) are eligible. An application signed by a certifying agent is required. Please send the original application. NLS guidelines dictate the original application be on file with your serving Talking Books library. Therefore, no copied or faxed applications can be accepted.

Talking Books provides books, magazines, and descriptive videos for eligible Kansas residents. Books are available in cassette or digital format. A list of titles is available online. At this time, magazines are only available on cassette or in Braille format.

You should receive a starter book when you first begin the service and receive your playback equipment. To return books, simply turn the address card over, put back into the slot on the book, and drop into the mail. Generally, the library automatically mails replacement books back to readers, however this varies according to everyone's needs.

Books are sent postage free, through regular U.S. mail, and are returned in the same manner. All have pre-addressed postage free mailing cards for easy return. Books are checked out for three months; however, we ask that as a courtesy to other readers, patrons return books when they have finished with them.

You will receive a few catalogs when you begin service. Six to eight weeks later, you should receive an issue of Talking Books Topics / Talking Books Plus. This catalog is issued every two months and lists the newest books that have been recorded. Each year, you will have an option of receiving a large catalog summarizing the year's books. Catalogs are available either in print or cassette format.

No. For security and copyright reasons, NLS Digital Audio Books will not play on a personal computer. Talking Books cassettes have a nonstandard cassette format that permits four tracks per cassette. A normal Talking Book tape can hold almost six hours of narration. Home stereo equipment is designed to play commercially produced 2- track tapes.

Descriptive videos are available. Descriptive videos are movies and television programs enhanced with narration that describes the actions, settings, gestures, and other key visual elements. Titles range from the Nova Series to Disney Movies, and also include new releases such as Harry Potter and A Beautiful Mind. A current list of DVS is available. To update your request list print the available order form and mail to the library.

While some books teachers and professors may assign can be obtained at Talking Books, textbooks are not specifically provided by Talking Books. Students receive many textbooks from Learning Ally, located in Princeton, New Jersey. For more information on textbooks, contact Learning Ally at 1-800-221-4292 or visit their website.

If there are some books or authors you would like to suggest for production especially those about Kansas or by Kansas authors, please contact the regional library. While we will consider your suggestion the library retains the final task of determining whether or not a book will be produced locally. Any books you send will remain the property of the library.

Yes. Simply contact your local Talking Book library with your new address and contact information. The staff will transfer the player serial number to your new serving library. There is no requirement to return the player if you plan to continue service at another library. Books and magazines, however, should be returned to their issuing library.